Facts
North Iowa Area Community College is a progressive, comprehensive learning institution positioned to serve as the major cultural, educational, and economic development force for the North Iowa region. 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the College, which began in 1918 as Mason City Junior College (the first public two-year college in Iowa) and became North Iowa Area Community College in 1966.
Student Body
Nearly 2,500 students are enrolled in classes for college credit
- Full Time – 46%
- Women – 56%
- Under 19 years old – 77%
- Area 2 High School Graduates attending – 24%
- Minorities – 17.6%
- Iowans – 91.5%
The retention rate for first-time/full-time is 58%
The student-faculty ratio is 21:1
Minority enrollment has increased from 10.8% in 2014 to 17.6% in 2023
More than 25 clubs and organizations contribute to a complete college experience
Approximately 250+ students are involved in intercollegiate athletics
Approximately 350 students live on campus in Campus View Housing
76.4% of Area 2 students enroll at NIACC within five years
Over 1,000 area high school students a year get a head start on their college education and careers through Career Link
Student Satisfaction & Engagement
The following areas were above the average for student satisfaction and engagement of small colleges:
- NIACC prioritizes Mental Health/Well-Being
- The first time I came to this college, I felt welcome
- The instructors want me to succeed
- All the courses I needed to take during my first semester were available at times convenient for me
- I was able to meet with an academic advisor at times convenient for me
- Advisors helped me select a program or major, set academic goals with me and identified the courses I needed to take
- The college provided me with adequate information about financial assistance
- Instructors clearly explained the course syllabi
- At least one staff, faculty, and student learned my name
Areas of satisfaction
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Job placement assistant
- Face-to-face tutoring
- Writing, math, or other skill lab
- Financial assistance advising
- Computer lab
- Student organizations
- Transfer credit assistance
- Services to students with disabilities
